The Lord’s Day MorningChrist Church, Presbyterian

September 9, 2012 – 11:00 a.m.To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood. – Revelation 1:5

The Order of Worship† indicates the congregation standing; • indicates seating for those detained

Please silence all cell phones and pagers.

• The Organ Prelude – O Sacred Head, Sore Wounded ................ BuxtehudeThe Prelude is a time set aside for quieting our hearts before God in preparation for worship.

• The Words of Welcome and Announcements ..... Rev. J. Josiah Jones, Pastor

The Scriptural Call to Worship ............................................ Psalm 72:18–19 Pastor : Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, Who alone does wondrous things.

People : Blessed be His glorious name forever; Pastor : May the whole earth be filled with His glory! People : Amen and Amen!

The Prayer of Invocation

•† The Hymn No. 16 – Come, Let Us Sing Unto the Lord .............duke street

Christ Church, PresbyterianA congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America

4201 Southern Pines Drive, Evans, GA 30809Phone (706) 210–9090 • Facsimile (706) 364–9086

www.ChristChurchPres.org

Assisting in the ServicesElders greeting at the doors before this morning’s service are Mike Boyd & Glynn Dyer.

Ushers are Lanier Adams, Mark Goodell, Charles Kimbrell & Mark Walters. The Deacon on Duty is John Norkus.

Elders greeting at the doors next Lord’s Day will be George Bowen & McDonald Law.Ushers next Lord’s Day will be Will Boyd, Wade Caldwell, Mark Goodell & Ed Russell.

The Deacon on Duty will be Ed Russell.

The Lord’s Day Evening6:00 p.m.

You also are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit. – Ephesians 2:22

• The Piano Prelude – Rondo from Sonata in C ....................................... Mozart Mrs. Sue Moncrief with Mr. Mark Dickens, pianists

The Words of Welcome & Prayer of Invocation ........Rev. J. Josiah Jones, Pastor

•† The Hymn No. 572 – Onward Christian Soldiers .......................... st. gertrude

The Recognition and Thanksgiving for Rev. David Roberts

The Evening Prayer

The Hymn No. 541 – When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder ................ roll call

The Offering & Prayer of Dedication

The Offertory Solo – He’s Always Been Faithful .......................................Grove Morning by morning I wake up to find the power and comfort of God’s hand in mine. Season by season I watch him amazed, in awe of the mystery of His perfect ways.

Refrain: All I have need of His hand will provide. He’s always been faithful to me.

I can’t remember a trial or pain He did not recycle to bring me gain. I can’t remember one single regret in serving God only and trusting His hand. That we may serve Thee in holiness of heart. Refrain

Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father, There is no shadow of turning with Thee;Thou changest not, Thy compassions they fail not; As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be.Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see. All I have needed Thy hand hath provided.Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me.

This is my anthem, this is my song, the theme of the stories I’ve heard for so long. God has been faithful, He will be again. His loving compassion, it knows no end. Refrain

Jessica Dickens, soloist; Mark Dickens, piano

† The Hymn No. 89 – God Is Our Strength and Refuge ........dam busters march

On the final verse, children in K-4 through Grade 3 may exit the sanctuary.

The Old Testament Reading .....................................1 Samuel 11:1–15 (page 233)

The Response Pastor: This is the Word of God. People: Thanks be to Thee, O God.

The Prayer for Illumination

The Sermon ..........................................................................................Rev. Jones XIII. THE TEST OF A LEADER

† The Hymn No. ??? – ??? ..................................................................................... ???

† The Benediction

The Piano Postlude ........................................ Foundery Collection, arr. Forrest Praise the Lord Who Reigns Above

StaffRev. J. Josiah Jones, Pastor

Dr. Mark Nabholz, Director of Music; Mr. Scott Doss, Interim Office Manager & A/V Director; Mrs. Laura Lowe, Morning Organist; Mr. Mark Dickens, Evening Organist;

Mrs. Shirley Taylor, Bookkeeper; Mr. Charles Caruso, Custodian

A Surrendered Heart: The Key to Tongue Control

Tongue control? It will never be achieved unless there is first of all heart and mind control.... When any Christian comes to the point of yielding to the Lord – in full sincerity, cost what it may – control of his thought life, the problem of managing his tongue will be solved, provided that such a surrender goes deeper than the intellect and reaches the emotions and will. For the Bible makes a distinction between mere intellectual knowledge of God and the trust of the heart. – Frank Gaebelein (1899 – 1983)

This Week at Christ ChurchWeek of September 9 – September 15, 2012

SUNDAY, September 98:00 a.m ............................ WGAC, 580AM and 95.1FM Radio Broadcast9:45 a.m. ...........................................................................Sunday School Nursery (Birth–23 mos.) ...........................................................Nursery 1 Preschool (24–48 mos.) .............................................................Nursery 2 K–4 – K–5 .................................................................... Children’s House Grades 1–3 ................................................................... Children’s House Grades 4–5 ................................................................... Children’s House Middle & High School Youth .............................................Youth House Special Education ............................................................Deacons’ Room Adult.................................................................................. Covenant Hall11:00 a.m. .........................Morning Worship ........................... Sanctuary

On the second hymn, children in K4 through Grade 3 may exit for Catechism.12:15 p.m. ...................... Fellowship Luncheon ................. Covenant Hall5:15 p.m. ............................Prayer Meeting .................... Fellowship Hall6:00 p.m. .......................... Evening Worship ........................... Sanctuary7:15 p.m.............................Youth Gathering ....................... Parish Home

WEDNESDAY, September 126:00 p.m. ............................Inquirer’s Class ...................... Covenant Hall7:00 p.m. ...........................Choir Rehearsal ............................ Sanctuary

THURSDAY, September 136:45 p.m. .......................Women’s Bible Study .....................Boyd Home

FRIDAY, September 147:00 a.m. ........................Men’s Prayer Meeting ..............................Office

Other AnnouncementsYouth Gathering – Tonight following Evening Worship the Youth will gather at the home of Ora and Natalie Parish, 609 Woodwalk Lane in Martinez.

Children’s Choir – On Sunday evening, September 16, all children between K4 and Grade 4 are invited to the first meeting of the Christ Church Children’s Choir. Under the capable direction of Kay Lovingood, the Choir will meet during the Evening Service, with participants exiting just before the sermon. In addition to their musical activities, a Bible/Missionary story will also be integrated into the rehearsal. This is a wonderful new opportunity for your children, so please be sure to take full advantage of it.

Special Relief Offering – In addition to a sizable donation from the standing Diaconate Relief Fund, the Officers of Christ Church have authorized that a special offering be received during morning and evening worship for the next two Sundays, September 16 and 23. The offering will be sent directly to the PCA’s Mission to North America (MNA Disaster Response to help rebuild homes destroyed in the wake of Hurricane Isaac that recently struck the southern United States. MNA Disaster Response staff and volunteer first responders are on the ground in affected areas of Mississippi and Louisiana, completing assessments with local church leaders and forming a way–forward response strategy. Donated funds will assist with the movement of MNA assessment teams and first responders, as well as to help church members meet insurance deductibles and purchase construction materials to stabilize damaged PCA member–owned homes. At this time MNA plans to escalate operations at long–term Gulf Coast worksites still in operation since Hurricane Katrina (Aug ‘05). For more information, visit the MNA Disaster Response website at www.pcamna.org/disaster–response. Truly I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me. (Matthew 25:40)

Men’s Prayer – All men of the church are invited to Friday morning prayer beginning at 7:00 in the Office. The sharing of prayer concerns will be followed by prayer around the table with dismissal at 8:00 to allow everyone time to get to work.

Bible StudiesTo sign up for any of the following Bible Studies, please call the Church Office at (706) 210–9090 or visit the church website (www.christchurchpres.org).

Women’s Bible Study – The Women’s Bible Study will resume meeting this Thursday and will begin with a study of Psalm 12. The group meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month from 6:45 until 8:00 p.m. and will gather at the home of Monica Boyd, 9 Summerville Lane in Augusta this Thursday. If you plan to attend, please contact Charlotte Jewett at cjjewett@att.net so that she can add you to the list to receive a study guide each week. If you do not have email or a printer, copies will be available on the Welcome Table.

Young Family & Young Married Couple’s Bible Study – All young families and young married couples are encouraged to attend this monthly Bible study in the home of Ora and Natalie Parish, 609 Woodwalk Lane, Martinez, GA. This Bible study will be led by Pastor Josiah Jones beginning on Thursday, September 20 at 7:00 p.m. and will meet on the third Thursday of each month. Childcare will be provided.

Men’s Bible Study – All men are encouraged to attend a monthly Bible study to be held in the home of Billy and Debra Hatcher, 1067 Peninsula Crossing in Evans. The study will be led by Elder Billy Hatcher beginning on Tuesday, September 25 at 7:00 p.m. and will meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month.

Pray for Our MissionariesRemember these missionaries and organizations designated for special prayer in our worship services today and in your daily prayers this week:

Heritage Academy, Augusta, GeorgiaTim and Lana Higginbotham, NAIM, Vancouver, Canada

Institute for Creation Research (ICR)Jay and Nancy Matsinger, Mission to the World (PCA), France

The Prayer for Illumination

The Sermon .......................................................................................Rev. Jones XIII. WORDS THAT BUILD

THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

† The Communion Hymn No. 378 .....................................................nettleton

Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face (vss. 1–3)

The Words of InstitutionThe Prayer of ConsecrationThe Distribution of the Elements – Please partake as you are served.The Prayer of Great Thanksgiving

† The Parting Hymn No. 378 ............................................................ morecambe Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face (vss. 4–5)

† The Benediction

† The Benediction Response (sung by all)............................................lancashire

Lead on, O King eternal: we follow not with fears; For gladness breaks like morning where e’er Thy face appears; Thy cross is lifted o’er us; we journey in its light: The crown awaits the conquest; lead on, O God of might.

The Organ Postlude – I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord ...........................arr. DeCou

WelcomeThank you for joining us in worship today! Our hope is that as the Word is preached, as prayers are lifted up, and as hymns and anthems are sung, you will be blessed by the corporate worship of the triune God and will return to worship with us again soon. One of our Elders will be stationed near the piano following the service should you desire to know more about Christ Church, how to become a member here, or how to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Evening WorshipIs there someplace you would rather be this evening than gathered with God’s people to worship Him? Be sure to return for Evening Worship at 6:00 when Pastor Jones will continue his series in 1 Samuel with a sermon from 1 Samuel 11:1–15 entitled “The Test of a Leader.”

Communion and Fellowship LuncheonToday we will celebrate the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper during Morning Worship. Following the service we will enjoy our monthly Fellowship Luncheon in Covenant Hall. Fried chicken will be provided for a donation of any amount. If you are visiting with today, you are cordially invited to be our guest.

Communion OfferingAll cash offerings collected this morning will be used for the Diaconate Relief Fund. If you desire to write a check for this purpose, please note “Diaconate Relief” in the memo line.

† The Confession of Faith ...................................................... The Nicene Creed

I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible;

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds; God of God; Light of Light; Very God of Very God; Begotten, not made; Being of one substance with the Father; by whom all things were made; Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven; and was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried; And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven; and sitteth on the right hand of the Father. And He shall come again, with glory, to judge both the quick and the dead; Whose kingdom shall have no end.

And I believe in the Holy Ghost; The Lord and Giver of Life; Who proceedeth from the Father and the Son; Who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified; Who spake by the Prophets. And I believe one holy catholic and apostolic Church. I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins. And I look for the resurrection of the dead; and the life of the world to come. Amen.

† The Gloria Patri (Trinity Hymnal No. 734) ................................................meineke

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, World without end. Amen, amen.

The Prayers of Thanksgiving & Intercession ....................................Rev. Jones

The Private Confession of Sin

The Scriptural Assurance of Pardon (Isaiah 1:18)Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.

The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For Thine is the Kingdom, and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

The Old Testament Reading ..........................Proverbs 16:13, 20–24 (page 539)

The Response ....................................................................................Isaiah 40:8 Pastor: The grass withers, the flower fades, People: But the word of our God stands forever.

The Offering and the Prayer of Dedication

The Offertory Anthem ....................................................Palestrina, arr. Shunk

O precious Jesu. O most holy Savior. We beseech Thee, by Thy precious blood, blot out our sins; That we may serve Thee in holiness of heart.

† The Hymn No. 144 – Father of Mercies, In Your Word ..................beatitudo

On the final verse, children in K4 through Grade 3 may exit for Catechism.

The New Testament Reading .............................. Ephesians 4:29–30 (page 978)

The Response ........................................................................... Revelation 2:29 Pastor: He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says. People: Grant us ears, O Lord, to hear Your word.